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Episode Synopsis
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , sit down with the iconic and extremely talented Schele Williams, who recently directed two musicals on Broadway, The Notebook at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater with Michael Grief and The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre.
In this episode, Williams spills the tea on her friend and co-director, Michael Grief, who called her to join him in directing The Notebook and how they worked together so seamlessly to maintain one vision. She also shared why The Wiz was such an important musical for her growing up as a child and how that translated to her approach as the director of the recently closed production.
Before closing out the episode with a fun game of “Broadway Word Association ”, Williams talks about performing in the role of Aida on Broadway during its initial run and what inspired her to transition to the role of director from actor!
Episode 102 kicks off with co-hosts Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check that recaps the 4th Annual Bridgeport Film Fest, and the innovative collaboration with the Broadway Podcast Network at the festival.
Lastly, the exclusive video interview can be found here on Broadway World, while the audio-only version of the episode is available on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. Tune in now for insights, inspiration, and entertainment!
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In this episode, Williams spills the tea on her friend and co-director, Michael Grief, who called her to join him in directing The Notebook and how they worked together so seamlessly to maintain one vision. She also shared why The Wiz was such an important musical for her growing up as a child and how that translated to her approach as the director of the recently closed production.
Before closing out the episode with a fun game of “Broadway Word Association ”, Williams talks about performing in the role of Aida on Broadway during its initial run and what inspired her to transition to the role of director from actor!
Episode 102 kicks off with co-hosts Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check that recaps the 4th Annual Bridgeport Film Fest, and the innovative collaboration with the Broadway Podcast Network at the festival.
Lastly, the exclusive video interview can be found here on Broadway World, while the audio-only version of the episode is available on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. Tune in now for insights, inspiration, and entertainment!
Info on Your Hosts:
Broadway World Article on our Season 3 Launch Party
Follow Samantha: Instagram | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Check out Jason's Official Website here
Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest
Info on Guests:
Follow Schele on Instagram
Tickets to 'The Notebook' on Broadway
Mic Check Links:
Info on the Bridgeport Film Fest
Important Links:
Support the citizens of Gaza
CAIR Shares Resources to Support Students Protesting the War and Genocide in Gaza
Native Land Map
US Interior Indian Affairs
NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article
How to Help the People of Florida Article
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Support Us... Please!
If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE!
Please don't become complacent:
Support the Black Mamas Matter Alliance
Support Families Detained and Separated at the Border.
Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund.
Support Black Trans Folx here
Donate to the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH)
Support the People of Palestine
How to be an Ally to the AAPI Community
168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color
The New York Times: On Mexico’s Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up
PBS: How to help India during its COVID surge — 12 places you can donate
Covid quarantine didn't stop antisemitic attacks from rising to near-historic highs
Follow "Survival Jobs: A Podcast”:
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